Yamaha FJ-09 2014 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT7-187EAU21402Valve clearanceThe valve clearance changes with use,resulting in improper air-fuel mixtureand/or engine noise. To prevent thisfrom occurring, the valve clearancemust be adjusted by a Yamaha dealerat the intervals specified in the periodicmaintenance and lubrication chart.EAU2175BTiresTires are the only contact between thevehicle and the road. Safety in all con-ditions of riding depends on a relativelysmall area of road contact. Therefore, itis essential to maintain the tires in goodcondition at all times and replace themat the appropriate time with the speci-fied tires.Tire air pressureThe tire air pressure should bechecked and, if necessary, adjustedbefore each ride.WARNINGEWA10504Operation of this vehicle with im-proper tire pressure may cause se-vere injury or death from loss ofcontrol. The tire air pressure must bechecked and adjusted on coldtires (i.e., when the temperatureof the tires equals the ambienttemperature). The tire air pressure must beadjusted in accordance with theriding speed and with the totalweight of rider, passenger, car-go, and accessories approvedfor this model.WARNINGEWA10512Never overload your vehicle. Opera-tion of an overloaded vehicle couldcause an accident.Tire air pressure (measured on coldtires):Up to 90 kg (198 lb) load:Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)Rear:290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)Rear:290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)High-speed riding:Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)Rear:290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)Maximum load*:FJ09F 180 kg (397 lb)FJ09FC 179 kg (395 lb)* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-go and accessories